In 1942, 12 year-old Raja Englanderova was sent to Terezin, a Checkoslovakian ghetto that was a way-station for Jewish prisoners bound for Auschwitz. In those bleak surroundings she meets Irena Synkova, a teacher who is secretly conducting art and writing classes among the children. Raja gradually recognizes that Irena's classes are keeping the children alive and preserving their hope.

This play is about hope in the face of intimidation and the power of education and art to bring out the best in all of us.

"This play has an inspiring message of the power of art on humanity even under the most extreme conditions," said Tony Vezner, Associate Professor of Theatre at Concordia. "It is sure to resonate with audiences of all backgrounds."